Hawkesbury High School vs St Monica's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkesbury High School
Freemans Reach · Government high school · 7-12
418 students · ICSEA 946
St Monica's Primary School
Richmond · Catholic primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Hawkesbury High School Freemans Reach NSW | St Monica's Primary School Richmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #391 of 539 | #737 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1087 of 1,472 | #2249 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 418 | 252 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 211 | 126 / 126 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 18.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | Richmond 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hawkesbury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmonicasrichmond.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Monica's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 34.0).
- •St Monica's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.3).
- •Hawkesbury High School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 252.
- •Hawkesbury High School is a government school while St Monica's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawkesbury High School better than St Monica's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Monica's Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hawkesbury High School and St Monica's Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Freemans Reach and Richmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawkesbury High School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Monica's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Hawkesbury High School and St Monica's Primary School rank in NSW?
Hawkesbury High School is 391st of 539 and St Monica's Primary School is 737th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.